Last Updated on Thursday, 17 April 2025, 19:00 by Writer
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has sought the assistance of local and overseas investigators in probing the importation of a total of bogus US$50,000 into the country.
“The relevant Authorities both in Guyana and overseas were notified for further investigations in keeping with the provisions of the Customs and Anti-Money Laundering Acts, and investigations are ongoing,” the GRA said in a statement on Thursday.
Customs officers of the GRA recently seized a quantity of suspected imitation US currency in an incoming package at a popular cargo bond at the Cheddie Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri.
The package contained 500 pieces of replicas of USD$100 bills, suspected to be imitation currency, with all the trademarks of the US$100 bill with some additional markings. The package was seized and law enforcement officers are attempting to locate the consignee to assist with the investigations, GRA said.
The Second Schedule Part II of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01 restricts goods which bear a design imitation of any currency or bank notes or coin in common use in Guyana or elsewhere unless with the approval of the Commissioner-General.
The Authority says it continues to note the alarming trend in the efforts to smuggle items including gold, monetary instruments, arms, and narcotics through ports in Guyana. It reiterates that all such persons dealing in or contemplating engaging in such illegal activities to cease and desist therefrom, or face the consequences for their actions.
The Revenue Authority again entreats the general public to report any illicit, unlawful or smuggling activities on telephone number 227-6060, Extensions 3201, 3204, 3205, 3206, 3211, 3212, or 3408. All information provided will be treated with confidentially.
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